Federation Cup preliminaries hold June 14 in 4 centres
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday in Abuja fixed the dates and venues for the group preliminaries round of the 2010 Federation Cup.
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Eagles have landed in South Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in South Africa ready to erase the memories of missing out on the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ and desperate to get among the South Africa 2010 challengers.
Dropped Anichebe wishes Eagles best of luck
Everton striker Victor Anichebe, who was dropped from the Super Eagles final squad for the World Cup as a result of a “serious injury”, has wished the team the best of luck in South Africa.
Uche and Anichebe dropped from Nigeria’s 23-man squad
Attacking pair Ike Uche and Victor Anichebe were the most notable names to miss out on Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.
Nigeria drew with Colombia in Milton Keynes
Nigeria are still searching for their first victory under coach Lars Lagerback after a 1-1 draw with Colombia on Sunday.
NFF’s missing dollars: Magistrate reserves judgment till June 10
An Abuja Magistrate's Court has reserved till June 10 judgment in the case of the missing 236,000 dollars at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Lagerback: ‘I have very tough job!’
Nigeria coach, Lars Lagerback, has admitted he has a very difficult job ahead after his team posted an uninspired performance against Saudi Arabia in a World Cup warm-up game.
Super Eagles held by Saudis in Wattens
World Cup-Bound Nigeria were Tuesday night held to a 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia in a warm-up match played in Wattens, Austria.
Injured Mikel joins Super Eagles
Nigeria’s injury worries ahead of the World Cup are easing with Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi set to join the squad Thursday night
Durban’s high tech stadium
The majestic arch above Durban stadium is not the only first for a South African stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but now the world’s first quantum stadium.
Fans hail Super Eagles’ performance at WAFU tourney
Football fans at the ongoing West African Football Union (WAFU) Nations Cup, have lauded the home-based Super Eagles for their superlative performance since the beginning of the tournament.
FIFA launches World Cup supermarket tickets sale
South African fans will be able to snap up half a million unsold World Cup tickets in cash after FIFA agreed on Wednesday to drop a ruling that they could only be bought online or through a ballot procedure.
2010 FIFA World Cup™ ticket unveiled
The official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ ticket has been unveiled by FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan at Maponya Mall in Soweto.
Ndanusa hints Lagerback’s contract may be extended
The Minister of Sports, Sani Ndanusa, says Super Eagles Manager, Lars Lagerback’s contract may be extended if he succeeds in the final of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Glenn Hoddle reckon Eagles target ‘difficult but achievable’
Former England manager, Glenn Hoddle, says a semi-final target for the Super Eagles at the 2010 World Cup finals is difficult but achievable.